About Us

Many Point Scout Camp strives to be the best summer camp in the world. Through innovative programs, and an emphasis on growth of units and individuals, we’re proud to be the highlight of many Scouts summers!

General Information

For over seventy years Many Point’s signature red lantern has been burning brightly on the shores of Many Point Lake. Each summer Many Point is home to over 280 troops and crews from numerous councils across the United States and Canada.

Location

The property alone is enough to intrigue any participant. Since its opening in 1946, the property has grown to encompass over 2400 acres and nine miles of shoreline on two lakes. Bordered by the 143,000 acre Tamarac Wildlife Refuge and only a handful of cabins, you’ll notice that the greatest amount of traffic on the lake is from Scouts in canoes or sailboats.

Many Point is also located only thirty miles from Itasca State Park, a short distance for those Scouts who would like to wade through the headwaters of the Mississippi River.

Program

Scouts who come to Many Point will still participate in some of the traditional activities of the 1940’s like swimming, canoeing, rowing, orienteering, lashing and shooting. Yet they will also have a chance to participate in some of the more recent innovations. We now have a huge fleet of Sunfish sailboats, six climbing towers, ATV training programs, several 25′ aqua trampolines, two Huck Finn rafts, Jet Ski’s, kayaks and two tree house villages.

Selection

In addition to a variety of programs, troops also have the choice to camp in one of fifty campsites split among four sub-camps. Although each sub-camp offers the same great program, each differs by the style of meals provided. Buckskin has a full service dining hall, Ten Chiefs offers a combination of patrol cooking and heater stacks, Voyageur troops cook food provided by the commissary and Pioneer troops can choose a commissary option or provide their own food.

Scouters can also bring their families to stay in one of twenty cabins and participate in the fully-staffed program at our Family Camp.

Innovation

Many Point was the first camp in the nation where Scouts attended camp as troops and not as individuals. Today we still continue to emphasize the growth of the entire troop as our chief objective. Our staff is trained and dedicated to the mission and ideals of Scouting. Come to Many Point this summer and you’ll leave as a stronger troop of confident and capable young leaders.

Location

Come to Many Point to experience the best that Minnesota has to offer.

A Beautiful wilderness setting in northwestern Minnesota

2400 acres of wooded property in the White Earth State Forest

Adjacent to 143,000 acres of the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

A short distance to Itasca State Park and headwaters of the great Mississippi River.

A camp around a lake. Many Point has 9 miles of shoreline on two uncrowded lakes.

Perfect for your crew or troop’s next summer adventure.

Physical Address:41408 Many Point Camp RdPonsford, MN 56575

Subcamps

Many Point Scout Camp is actually six separate camps on the same property. Your options include three program camps, an adventure base, an independent camp and our family camp.

We offer three full-service program camps for troops and crews. Each program camp operates independently with its own facilities, sites and staff. While the same activities and advancement are universal throughout all three program camps, the food program is unique for each program camp.

BuckskinScout Program Camp

Units that choose to camp in Buckskin will get to enjoy three prepared meals a day in our Dining Hall. Many Point utilizes the patrol method by having Scouts take turns being servers.

Ten ChiefsScout Program Camp

This camp is known for white sand beaches and for having the best sunsets in the midwest. Here you will cook breakfast and lunch with your patrol, and have dinner delivered to you pre-cooked for your delight.

PioneerIndependent Camping

Many Point has some of the best forest in northern Minnesota. Use Pioneer as a base for your adventure, planning your own program and exploring on your own terms. Equipment and program is available upon request.

FlintlockOlder Scout Adventure Base

Family CampFamily Program Camp

Families of our participants are encouraged to come stay in a Cabin, bring an RV, or pitch a tent in this hidden gem of Many Point. Our Family Camp staff offers a full program including crafts, a supervised beach, and outdoor activities.

Standards of Excellence

AccredidationSafety Standards

Many Point is one of a handful of camps (less then 10 nation wide) to be accredited by both the Boy Scouts of America and the American Camping Association. When you're at camp, you'll notice our commitment to safety while having fun.

Health LodgeSafety Standards

Many Point not only has an EMT available 24/7, we have a Doctor on site for sick call hours and in case of serious emergency. You won't find better health care anywhere else. The health lodge is also here to help leaders with questions about Scout medications.

StaffingExcellence

Many Point is the only camp with a dedicated 10 day training period for all staff to ensure your Scouts and your unit have an excellent Scouting experience. They learn from MN's best teachers how to mix together action learning, Scouting philosophies, and fun!

Don't forget about Family Camp! The campsite just down the road from your scouts with tons of fun and activities. Sailing, swimming, crafts and more happen almost every minute of the day. ... See MoreSee Less

Awesome camp, been to Voyagers as a leader and twice to Family Camp while our oldest is at Ten Chiefs and Buckskin. The programs are good all around but I can't recommend Family Camp enough. I challenge you to find a program this good for the price!

I have been going up there since 2013, four years in buckskin, this year in ten chiefs. I love going up. I'm sad it's my last year with my troop but, a I decided to hand in an application to be a counselor in training next year.

Many Point Scout Camp, that's the place to be... I've been there as adult leader 8 or 10 times with my son's troop and my daughter's Venturing Crew.
And my wife has been both there as a mom at family camp and as a Venturing leader on the camp side too... it's basically been our summer vacation for the past 10 years!
We Love Many Point!

My son has gone there twice and is going again this year. I went with him last year and had a blast. It's a great experience for scouts and family's to get the skills needed for scouts. I look forward to going again in 2018 with my son. We are active with the Lake Mills troop 1044.
A big thank you to all the staff that make for a great place for scouts to come and have a fun full summer

Many Point does it right. They have great staff every year and a wonderful program that is fun and challenging for the boys. I have been up there the last 6 years and look forward to many more. Both my boys love it.

This is my 18th year coming to MPSC. I have seen massive improvements over that time; in both the programs and Staff. I have been to Buckskin, Ten Chiefs and Voyageurs, but have had the best camping experience in Ten Chiefs. The Flintlock programs have had great success in our Troop. IT'S has been a big hot along with the improved Tree Houses.
Thank's Staff, for all you do...

I'm not a fan of the antiquated and inaccurate view of gender that the BSA comes from, but for what it's worth, Many Point was a very good experience. I went there every summer between 2003 and 2009 and learned interesting things each time, as well as having a lot of fun. I'm an eagle scout and I probably couldn't have done it without the diverse merit badge opportunities at Many Point.

This is the place to be! Have been going to MPSC for years. Having 3 sons in Boy Scouts and they would be troop side so we spent our vacations at Family Camp for years. My youngest son is now a counselor and has been coming to Many Point for most of his life!!

Many point is the best summer camp ever the lake was the clearist lake ever. Alot better than last at year medicene mountan we had no water and could not take showers and wensday they had to ship in pakeges of water

I recommend family camp to all my families that maybe are having second thoughts about summer camp. Staff is second to none and it gives mom and dad a chance to share the scout experience and also let go to whatever level they feel comfortable with.

We love Many Point! My Dad went there as a young scout, when the camp was first opening, my husband went as both a scout and staff and now my son is following in their footsteps. It is a great place to be!

My son and I both enjoyed our first ever scout camp here last week. The staff is very caring, friendly, smart and fun! The camp really knows how to make an experience for the boys, adults and families alike!

This is the best run scout camp that I've ever been to. The lake is beautiful, the staff is really well organized, and there are great options for older scouts to keep them interested in camp. Can't say enough good about this camp.